Kiah Stokes family

Last Modified Oct 4, 2024 06:32 GMT
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Kiah Stokes in a game for the Las Vegas Aces

Kiah Irene Stokes is a center for the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA and Fenerbahçe in the Turkish Super League. Stokes’ basketball journey began at Linn-Mar High School in Marion, Iowa, where she showcased her talent early on. She continued her career at the University of Connecticut, contributing to three consecutive NCAA championships from 2013 to 2015. Drafted 11th overall by the New York Liberty in the 2015 WNBA Draft, Stokes quickly made her mark, earning a spot on the WNBA All-Rookie Team and the All-Defensive Second Team in her debut season. Her defensive prowess and rebounding skills have been pivotal in her teams’ successes, including back-to-back WNBA championships with the Aces in 2022 and 2023.

Kia is also a 4-time Turkish Super League Champion (2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023) and also a 2-time Turkish Cup Champion (2019, 2020). Apart from these, she also has a podcast, Hangtime on the Underdog Sports Podcast Network, which is the first podcast ever hosted by a WNBA player.

Who are Kiah Stokes’s parents?

Kiah Stokes was born to parents Greg Stokes and Julie Saddler in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Who is Kiah Stokes’ mother?

Kiah Stokes’ mother is Julie Saddler, and unfortunately not much else is known about her except her name.

Who is Kiah Stokes’ father?

Kiah Stokes’ father is former NBA and Philadelphia 76ers player, Greg Lewis Stokes. He was a 6 foot 10 inches tall Power Forward for the 76ers and played professional basketball from 1985 to 1992. He also won a gold medal with the 1983 USA Pan American Games Team. According to him, when he signed Stokes up for a YMCA track team designed for 5 and 6-year-olds, she beat everyone in the 60-yard dash by 20 yards and led him to believe that she might have the athletic talents to be a professional.

Kiah Stokes’s siblings

Kiah Stokes has a brother by the name of Darius Stokes. He attended the University of Iowa where he played college basketball for the Hawkeyes for four years. He completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Human Physiology in 2014 and then joined Fairleigh Dickinson University for his last year of playing eligibility where he started 28 games for the Knights in the 2014-15 season. After retiring from playing basketball, Darius went to coaching where he served in different capacities in institutions such as Fairleigh Dickinson University, University of Richmond, and the United States Military Academy. Darius was hired as an assistant coach at Elon University men’s basketball team in June 2024.

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FAQ's On Kiah Stokes’s family

A. Yes, Kiah Stokes is a 2-time WNBA Championship winner as she won the coveted title in 2022 and 2023.  

A. Kiah Stokes plays for the Las Vegas Aces as of September 2024.

A. Kiah Stokes attended and played for University of Connecticut from 2011 to 2015.

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